insert_link World Diplomatic efforts intensify as Israel threatens retaliation Diplomatic efforts are ongoing in a bid to calm the situation in the Middle East, as Israel weighs its response to Saturday's unprecedented missile and drone attack by Iran. There's fear that any Israeli retaliation could cause a wider regional conflict, with Iran's President threatening a harsh response to any attack, amid reports Israel's war cabinet has already approved several measures. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. todayApril 18, 2024 30
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Breweries Limited receives double honour for revenue contribution in 2023 Namibia Breweries Limited has been awarded the “Overall Highest Trader Revenue Contribution” for the year 2023 by the Namibia Revenue Agency showcasing the NBL’s tax compliance and overall positive contribution to the development of the local economy. NBL was awarded in the category of the “Highest Contributor of Customs and Excise,” which relates to the revenue collected mainly on customs and excise duties and Value Added Tax for the period […] todayApril 18, 2024 41
insert_link Environment Namibia stops Russian uranium exploration because of pollution concerns Namibia has suspended Russia's state atomic energy agency's uranium exploration due to fears of groundwater contamination. Despite being Africa's largest producer of nuclear fuel, the government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land reform has withheld the necessary mining permit, citing concerns over One Uranium's failure to demonstrate a pollution-free extraction method. Here is Petra Witbooi the Chairperson of Leonardville Village Council. Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform […] todayApril 18, 2024 69
insert_link Africa Researchers urgently call for action against the DRC’s new Mpox strain Scientists have identified a new strain of the mpox virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo that spreads rapidly among humans. The researchers are calling for swift action to avert another global mpox outbreak. The disease previously known as monkeypox was reported in several countries in Europe and North America in 2022. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. todayApril 18, 2024 59
insert_link Namibia European Union launches €16 million ECD reform programme in Namibia The European Union Delegation to Namibia has launched an Early Childhood Development Reform Programme at the Harmony ECD Centre in the Mix settlement. The ECD Reform Programme is an EU-flagship programme on early childhood development and pre-primary education aimed at contributing to a well-educated and skilled society in Namibia which can play an active role in the nation’s social and economic development. The programme has a budget of Euro 16 […] todayApril 18, 2024 34
insert_link Africa Burna Boy, Siya Kolisi, William Ruto are among world’s most influential people Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy, Kenya's President William Ruto, and captain of South Africa's national rugby team Siya Kolisi are leading the group of Africans who have been recognised by Time magazine among the world's most influential people. The BBC further reports that Burna Boy was featured in the icons category, Kolisi was recognised for his leadership through “wisdom and humility”, and President Ruto was named for spearheading Africa's climate action. todayApril 18, 2024 23
insert_link World India’s election kicks off Friday with nearly 1 billion voters It's the final countdown to the start of the world's largest election. Nearly 1 billion people are eligible to vote. Polling will be conducted in seven phases with a winner declared only on June 4th. A total of 970 million people are eligible to vote in the election – more than the populations of the US, European Union and Russia combined. There will be more than a million polling stations […] todayApril 18, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Verime and ReferredBy lead Namfisa’s financial Sandbox initiative The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has signed testing agreements with Verime and Referred By, making them the first participants in its Regulatory Sandbox programme for the non-bank financial institution sector. NAMFISA's Regulatory Sandbox is a pioneering initiative demonstrating its commitment to fostering a vibrant, secure, and inclusive financial landscape that empowers both consumers and innovators. NAMFISA spokesperson Victoria Muranda. The programme serves as a controlled environment for live tests […] todayApril 18, 2024 25
insert_link Business / Economics Dr. Hangala urges authentic local participation in the oil and gas sector Speaking at the Namibian Local Content Conference 2024 that is underway in Lüderitz, Dr. Leake Hangala said Namibian-owned companies, to efficiently facilitate local development in the oil and gas sector, should not be used as conduits. Hangala also outlined the government's role in the process. The conference is tackling ways to ensure that the country's oil and gas discoveries benefit Namibians, and today’s focus was on identifying opportunities to […] todayApril 18, 2024 41
